Meet the Humans

Kendall D. PaulExecutive Director

Hometown:Evansville, Indiana

Education:FJ Reitz High School ‘89B.S. Public Relations, Emphasis in Radio/Television, University of Southern Indiana ‘95Certificate in Fundraising, Indiana University School of PhilanthropyLeadership Evansville graduate

@VHS:Kendall began her career with the VHS cleaning kennels in 1996. She has since served as the Operations Manager, the Public Relations & Events Manager, and now Executive Director.

Fandoms:Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings

Favorite Sports Teams:Chicago Cubs & Pittsburgh Steelers

Cindy A. NemerBusiness Manager

Hometown:Evansville, Indiana (“West Side is the best side!”)

Education:Mater Dei High School ‘71B.S. Business Administration & Accounting, University of Southern Indiana

@VHS:Cindy began volunteering at the VHS in 1990. She was a Board Member from 1994-1996 and joined the staff in 1996.

Pets:Luna the Shar Pei mix, Rylie Sue the Beagle mix, and a house full of felines

Fandoms:Star Wars, Star Trek, Indiana Jones

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Um, frozen? :)

Wende McKinneyOperations Manager

Hometown:Evansville, IN

Education:Harrison High School ’02B.A. Psychology with Concentration in Animal Behavior, Purdue University ‘07

@VHS:Wende joined the VHS team as an Animal Care Technician in 2008. She has served as Medical/Intakes Supervisor, and was promoted to Assistant Operations Manager in 2009. She became Operations Manager in 2016.

@VHS:Cyndi began volunteering as a docent at VHS in 1995. She was asked to join the VHS team in 2003 and now splits her time between Humane Education and the Volunteer program.

Pets:Fiona the Golden Retriever (VHS alum); and her VHS office pets, Maya the calico cat and Curly the gerbil.

FavoriteBands:The Beatles and Led Zeppelin

Diane WhipkeyReceptionist

Hometown:Evansville, IN

Education:Harrison High School ‘65West Side Beauty College

@VHS:Diane has dedicated nearly her entire adult life to the VHS’ cause. Her mother was a long-time volunteer until her passing in 1997. Diane carries on her legacy today and has served as a volunteer, Board Member from 1982-2004, and staff member from 2004-present.

Outside of work:Daniel is an Evansville Philharmonic Chorus singer of 10 years and a past President of the Chorus. He’s a member at St. Stevens Community Church, regularly attends and sings at Trinity United Methodist Church, and performs in barbershop chorus & quartet and the Evansville Bach Singers.